Failure to brush teeth thoroughly can easily lead to seven diseases

Difficulty getting pregnant

Australian researchers have found that the same bacteria that cause dental disease can also cause inflammation of the uterine wall, delaying pregnancy by at least two months. Dental disease is also closely related to premature birth and miscarriage.

arthritis

German researchers have found that patients with rheumatoid arthritis are eight times more likely to develop dental disease than healthy people.

bronchitis

A new study finds a link between respiratory infections and dental disease. People with a history of respiratory diseases such as bronchitis have more serious dental problems.

Erectile dysfunction

A new study involving 70 men in India found that the worse a man's teeth were, the more severe his erectile dysfunction (ED) was. They believe that dental disease can lead to a decrease in nitric oxide, which is necessary for transporting oxygen in the blood, thereby causing insufficient blood supply to the penis and leading to ED.

Alzheimer's disease

Dental disease increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease. A survey of people over 60 by Columbia University researchers found that participants with dental disease or tooth loss were more likely to have memory problems.

heart disease

Dental disease can double the risk of coronary heart disease. A Scottish study involving 1,100 people found that brushing your teeth less than twice a day could also increase your risk of heart disease.

diabetes

Dental disease can aggravate type 2 diabetes. An analysis of the results of seven related studies by Edinburgh researchers found that treating dental disease and reducing gingivitis can help reduce the risk of diabetes complications such as eye disease.